Japan travel – Calligraphy by Vicky

Four MORE ways in which Japan is really inconvenient for foreign travellers

It looks good, but it may get you refused entry from hot springs. Image by Steven Erixon, Unsplash. Whether it’s the obscenely punctual public transport systems, the super-efficient customer service, the health system that really works, or the ubiquitous convenience stores, Japan is rightfully famous for taking convenience to a whole other level. Unfortunately, nowhereContinueContinue reading “Four MORE ways in which Japan is really inconvenient for foreign travellers”

The Unique Challenges of Renting in Japan — Part 2

Part 2: Understanding Japanese apartment adverts In my home country of the UK, renting is a pretty simple affair. It’s not uncommon to be able to sign the contract on the same day as the viewing. Not so in Japan! Renting an apartment in Japan can potentially be a long, complicated and drawn-out process; especiallyContinueContinue reading “The Unique Challenges of Renting in Japan — Part 2”

Golden Week

Many of my Japanese students are currently enjoying “Golden Week”, a long period of public holidays occurring every year in May. You can find out about it here: https://japan-guide.com/e/e2282.html